Grain Handling Safety Coalition

Free Webinar: Machine Guarding - Locate & Fix Hazards
2019-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Host: Grainnet
Presenter: John Lee, CSP, Director of Safety-Health-Environmental Services, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois
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Machine Guarding makes OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations of 2018 as well as has a starring role in incident rates of Fatal and Non-Fatal Occupational Injuries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This presentation will discuss the 5 Ws (who, what, when, where, why) and How of machine guarding – what needs to be guarded and when and why a guard is required. hypes (how) of guards; who (or what tasks) are affected by machine guarding, and where to look for machine guarding hazards in the grain handling environment.

Free Webinar: Lockout/Tagout - Identifying Gaps Between Procedures and Work Tasks
2019-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
Host: Grainnet
Presenter: Douglas Clark, CSP, Regional EHS Safety Leader North America, Cargill Animal Nutrition
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Lockout/Tagout is #4 on OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations of 2018. In order for Lockout/Tagout to be successful, LOTO procedures should be aligned with the job tasks being performed. This presentation will provide a brief review of LOTO; discuss task-specific safe work practices which LOTO procedures may not address; and explore common obstacles (and solutions) to LOTO implementation.

Free Webinar: Fall Prevention Strategies - Raise Risk Awareness of STF's & Use of Personal Fall Protection
2019-03-27 14:00 - 15:00
Host: Grainnet
Presenter: Dave Newcomb, Agriculture Rescue Program Director, Illinois Fire Services Institute
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The number of fatal falls in 2017 was the highest in 26 years. Non-fatal slips, trips, and falls (STFs) continue to rank near the top for workplace injuries. Increasing the perception of risk is an often overlooked, but essential part of fall protection planning. This presentation will look at some practical solutions to raise risk awareness and combat common STF hazards; provide user-friendly ladder tips to encourage safe use; and discuss the essentials of personal fall protection within the revised OSHA standard.

Free Webinar: Safe Practices For Entrapment/Engulfment Prevention
2019-03-26 14:00 - 15:00
Host: Grainnet
Presenter: Jeff Decker, President Decker Consulting & Investigations, Inc.
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Entrapment/engulfment continues to be the leading cause of fatality in grain handling storage operations at commercial facilities and on the farm. This presentation will look at the reasons for bin entry, the hazards of entry, myths and misconceptions about bin entry, and a variety of safe practices to decrease the need for entry or prevent entrapment/engulfment during entry.

Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week Kick Off Event & Training Demonstrations
2019-03-25 13:00 - 16:00
The Grain Handling Safety Coalition & the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois are proud to host the 2019 Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week Kick-off event at the Asmark Agricenter, Bloomington, IL featuring guest speakers and training demonstrations. VIEW the Kick-Off schedule of events.
Featured Speakers

►Illinois State Senator Jason Barickman,
►Deputy Director Warren Goetsch, IL Department of Agriculture
►Acting Director Michael Kleinik, IL Department of Labor
►Loren Sweatt, Acting Assistant Secretary (OSHA)
►Eric Wilkey, Chariman National Grain & Feed Association (NGFA)

Watch the Kickoff event LIVE.
Watch the Training Demonstrations:

Fall Protection

Grain Dust Explosions

Grain Engulfment Rescue

Ladder Safety

Ladder Safety Devices

Lock Out Tag Out

Personal Fall Arrest

Slips, Trips and Falls

Sweep Auger Use

Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week March 25-29, 2019 - Free Safety Training Resources
2019-03-25 - 2019-03-29
Free Safety Training Resources
Join the Grain Handling Safety Coalition for the National Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week March 25-29, 2019.
During this week commit to safety by setting aside time to focus on hazards and reinforce the importance of prevention. One hour of a safety activity, such as training, is all it takes to receive a Certificate of Participation for Stand Up activities.
Use any of the FREE Resources below for your Safety Activity.
When completed, register your Stand-Up participation to download a certificate.
REGISTER Now for your Certificate
NEED INFORMATION?

Check out the “How to Conduct a Safety Stand-Up” video.
Webinar “Stand-up For Grain Safety Week Topic Discussion & Resources” Wednesday, March 21 at 12:00 PM CDT. Learn about the hazard topics for this year’s Stand-up Week and available resources. This webinar is designed to assist employers and rural health & safety professionals and educators participate in the National Stand-up for Grain Safety Week.
Visit the Stand-Up for Grain Safety website for other resources.

Option 1 – Daily Webinars
Tuesday through Friday, March 26-29 at 2:00 p.m. CDT, GHSC will present a webinar focusing on the hazard topic for the day. Participate in one or all of them. Click on the title to register for the webinar.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. CDT

“Safe Practices for Entrapment/Engulfment Prevention”

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. CDT

“Fall Prevention Strategies: Raise Risk Awareness For STFs and Use Personal Fall Protection”

Thursday, March 27, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. CDT

“Lockout/Tagout: Identifying Gaps Between Procedures and Work Tasks”

Friday, March 28, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. CDT

“Machine Guarding: Locate and Fix Hazards”

Option 2 – On-line training
“Overview of Grain Handling & Storage Safety”
Go to training course

Option 3 – Safety videos
View one or more training videos and have a discussion. Use accompanying curriculum and/or resources such as checklists, handouts, toolbox talks, templates, for more in-depth training.
SEE ALL VIDEOS

Lifeline Protection System for Bin Entry (15:31minutes)

Learn how lifelines work during bin entry including components needed and basic set-up.
Powerpoint® curriculum – “Introduction to Lifeline Protection Systems”

Lock Out/Tag Out: Each Time, Every Time (4:50 minutes)

Discover Lock Out/Tag Out and the steps to successful implementation of LOTO in the workplace.
Powerpoint® curriculum module – Lock Out/Tag Out: Each Time, Every Time
Handouts, Toolbox Talks, Templates

Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks (23:24 minutes)

Explore practical ways to reduce bin entry risks by identifying hazards and solutions, using alternatives and practicing safe entry procedures.
Powerpoint® curriculum “Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks”
Powerpoint® curriculum “Grain Bin Entry”
Permits & Checklists, Handouts

Seconds to Tragedy: Grain Safety for Young Workers (14:30 minutes)

A powerful video for young workers and employers, provides a poignant look at the need to educate young workers about safety and encourage them to Stand T.A.L.L. (Talk, Ask, Learn, Live). Speak up and ask questions before tragedy strikes.
Seconds to Tragedy Discussion Guide

Schedule a future training session!
The Grain Handling Safety Coalition offers on-site, low-cost training. Training focuses on task based solutions to safe work practices. GHSC trainers work in the industry – at commercial facilities or farms. They bring valuable real-life experience to the training and encourage discussion, problem solving, and “hands-on” learning. Use the link above to request a training session.

Free Webinar: Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week Topic Discussion & Resources
2019-03-21 12:00 - 13:00
Host: AgriSafe
Presenter: Robert Aherin, PhD, CSP, Professor & Agricultural Safety & Health Program Leader, University of Illinois
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Description: A Train the Trainer webinar, this presentation is designed to assist
employers and rural health & safety professionals and educators participate in the National Stand-up for Grain Safety Week March 25-29, 2019. Webinar attendees can encourage participation in the Stand-up by passing on information, resources, and free training opportunities to employees, producers, and others affected by agricultural hazards. Dr. Aherin will provide key information about each of the week’s focus topics, their effects on agricultural operations and resources available for training and information.
The 4 topic areas of Grain Safety Week are: Entrapment/engulfment prevention; Fall hazards & prevention including ladder safety; Lock out /Tag out; and Machine guarding.

Grain Safety Training - Grinnell, IA
2018-08-22 08:00 - 10:30

Grain Safety Training - Dublin Farms - Hornstown, VA
2018-08-16

Okaw Cooperative Safety Day
2018-07-27 12:30 - 15:30

GHSC Meeting Springfield, IL
2018-07-11 | Illinois Department of Agriculture, Springfield, Illinois
Meeting will be held at the Illinois Department of Agriculture Building at the State Fairgrounds.
9 AM – 5 PM
For more information contact info@grainsafety.org

GHSC Stand-Up Webinar "Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks" Host: AgriSafe
2018-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Host: AgriSafe. Presenter: Grain Handling Safety Coalition
Learn how to reduce bin entry hazards; Lock Out/Tag Out and lifeline use.
Register for Webinar Learn More

GHSC Stand-Up Webinar "Reducing Risks of Common Grain Handling Hazards" Host: Grainnet
2018-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
Host: Grainnet. Presenter: Grain Handling Safety Coalition
Learn practical solutions to reduces risks associated with common grain handling hazards.
Register for Webinar Learn more

Grain Engulfment & Bin Entry Training/Rescue with SATRA - West Point, NE
2018-04-12
Hosted by Nebraska Grain & Feed Association at Prinz Grain, West Point, Nebraska 8 AM to 5 PM
This event is more geared toward anyone who wants to learn how to safely rescue someone from a grain engulfment, and how to enter confined spaces. There is more hands on action involved in this event than most. REGISTER HERE

AgriSafe Stand-Up Webinar - Respiratory Hazards & Prevention
2018-04-11 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted and presented by AgriSafe “Understanding Agricultural Respiratory Hazards with Emphasis on Respirator Selection as a Prevention Strategy” focuses on the respiratory hazards in the grain environment. Register for Webinar

Grain Engulfment Prevention Training - Columbus, NE
2018-04-11 08:00 - 17:00
Grain Engulfment Prevention Training at Ag Park, Columbus, Nebraska
Hosts: National Safety Council-Nebraska, OSHA, & NeGFA
This event is geared toward Safety Directors or anyone interested on how to prevent a grain engulfment. Covers entry procedures, sweep auger use and sump hole guarding, atmosphere testing, engulfment simulation, preventing catastrophic events through safety leadership. Multiple presenters.
Learn More & Schedule Register Here

NGFA Stand-Up Webinar - Engulfment Prevention
2018-04-10 14:00 - 15:00
Hosted by Grainnet. Presented by NGFA-OSHA Alliance with GEAPs & AFAI. The webinar features Greg Rowe, VP of Grain Operations for Perdue Agribusiness focusing on the necessary steps to take before entering a bin i.e. specific requirements of the grain handling standard, 1910.272 (g) and (h) and Kim Stille, Regional Director, OSHA Region 7 discussing the Stand Up Web page and the training and education resources that are on the page. Register for Webinar

AgriSafe Stand-Up Webinar - Confined Space-Grain Bin Entry
2018-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by AgriSafe. Presented by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS). More information can be found on the registration form. Register for Webinar

GHSC Stand-Up for Grain Safety week - FREE Safety Training Activities
2018-04-09 - 2018-04-13
Free Safety Training
Join the Grain Handling Safety Coalition in the national Stand Up for Grain Safety week.
During this week commit to safety by setting aside time for safety training. Register your participation at grain safety stand up. One hour of training during this week is all it takes to receive a certificate for Stand Up activities.
Register Now
GHSC has made it EASY to participate by providing ready-made training for you and your employees in addition to webinars. Videos, training materials are FREE and available on-line.

Option 1 – On-line training “Overview of Grain Handling & Storage Safety”
Learn more Go to training course

Option 2 – Webinars
April 12, 2018 2:00 PM CST “Reducing Risks of Common Grain Handling Hazards”
Host: Grainnet Learn more Register for April 12th Grainnet Webinar
April 13, 2018 12 PM (noon) CST “Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks”
Host: AgriSafe Learn more Register for April 13th AgriSafe Webinar
See the calendar for other free webinars during Stand-Up for Grain Safety week.

Option 3 – Safety videos & curriculum
View the 3 training videos (40 minutes). Provide additional information with course content from 1 of the suggested training modules below. Alternatively, use tool box talks, handouts, and templates under “Resources” to initiate conversation about the worksite and encourage the daily use of safe work practices. The orange titles take you directly to the video or training material or use the “See All” links. (Video run-time includes credits).
Videos – See all videos

Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks

Explore practical ways to reduce bin entry risks by identifying hazards and solutions, using alternatives and practicing safe entry procedures. 23:24 minutes

Lifeline Protection System for Bin Entry

Learn how lifelines work during bin entry including components needed and basic set-up. 15:31 minutes

Lock Out/Tag Out: Each Time, Every Time

Discover Lock Out/Tag Out and the steps to successful implementation of LOTO in the workplace. 4:50 minutes

Training Materials – (See All training modules) Choose 1 of the options below

Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks curriculum

Emphasize safety responsibility, the bin entry plan (talk about the worksite’s bin entry plan), the use of a permit or checklist, other hazards to consider, and a safe entry process. For managers/owners, emphasize the need to plan for bin entry including the development of a bin entry plan, ensure workers are appropriately trained, complete permits and use recognized safe entry procedures.

Grain Bin Entry Hazards

Use “Assessing Entry Conditions” section to practice identifying potential hazards and discuss when lifeline use most effectively protects workers.
Discuss barriers to using safe practices at the worksite.

Lock Out/Tag Out (mini-module)

Look closer at LOTO requirements and implementation, stored energy, training, and group LOTO.

Schedule a future training session!
The Grain Handling Safety Coalition offers on-site, low-cost training. Training focuses on task based solutions to safe work practices. GHSC trainers work in the industry – at commercial facilities or farms. They bring valuable real-life experience to the training and encourage discussion, problem solving, and “hands-on” learning. Use the link above to request a training session.

Webinar - Youth Working in Agriculture presented by Marshfield Clinic
2018-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by AgriSafe Register

Training Event
2016-08-30 - 2016-08-31 | Columbus Community College & Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, NE, United States
Columbus Community College & Columbus Community Hospital – Columbus, NE

Training Event
2016-08-26 | Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus, IN, United States
Ivy Tech Community College – Columbus, IN

Training Event
2016-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Barton County Extension Office, Dade County, MO, United States

Grain Handling Safety Coalition Train the Trainer Sessions
2016-04-21 08:00 - 16:30 | Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
April 21 Train the Trainer

Grain Operations & Entrapment Prevention Symposium
2016-03-23 - 2016-03-24 | Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, 61705
Click here to access the latest information on the upcoming Grain Operations & Entrapment Prevention Symposium. A tentative agenda is now available and includes topics such as:

Electrical and Powerline Safety – Live Line Demo
Insurance Value and Disasters
Reliability Maintenance
Working with Your Local Fire Department to Make an Action Plan
Monitoring Equipment Used to Reduce Grain Dust
How to Assess Air Quality
Design and Use of Lifelines that Work
…and MORE!

Seating is limited so be sure and complete the registration form by clicking on this link and submitting the form by March 16!
We hope to see you there!
